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Aug 2023
Business Breakfast: Harrogate marketing agency appoints new director
A Harrogate marketing and communications agency has appointed a new director.
The Big Bamboo, which is based at Windsor House, has hired Lynsey Holley-Matthews as its new marketing and communications director.
Ms Holley-Matthews, who has 20 years experience in the industry, will join the firm’s senior leadership team.
Nicola Stamford, the company’s owner and founding director, said:
Ms Holley-Matthews said:
Harrogate sweets company acquires Mr Stanley's brand
A Harrogate sweets company has acquired a former confectionary brand which was based in the town.
Serious Sweets Company, which is based at Hornbeam Park, has taken on the Mr Stanley’s brand, which specialises in handcrafted fudge with flavours such as ‘Fudge Ahoy’ a creamy caramel & sea salted fudge and ‘Mighty Malted’.
Mr Stanley's specialises in fudge.
The brand was first introduced in Harrogate 15 years ago and has been owned by a London confectionery wholesaler for a number of years.
Mr Stanleys has recently secured listings with Selfridges & Co, Liberty of London as well as a number of premium independent retailers across the UK.
The Serious Sweets Company now plans to “bring it home to the foodie county of Yorkshire”.
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